COLORS OF CHRISTMAS - EXPLORING RED

Halloween has barely passed

Thanksgiving is still weeks away

and Christmas is already here

Its on the web

In our magazines and the catalogs in our mailboxes

And appearing on the shelves in the department stores

It comes earlier each year

Before you jump to the conclusion that I'm the least bit unhappy about this

let me clue you in.

I'm thrilled

Christmas is a designer's dream..

Christmas is Magical

and I can't wait!

A beautiful holiday requires a little pre-planning. 

I like to change mine up a little each year -
(use different ribbon or add another element to the mantle)

Color unifies your home, creating a lovely transition from room to room

Perhaps its time you look at your holiday decorations to see if they need a little face lift

(retire the tired ribbon and anything remotely resembling the 80's or 90's)

Explore the color RED

The first color that comes to mind when we say Christmas

the color of Santa's suit

candy canes

poinsettias

cranberries

and amaryllis

red warms a wintry scene

creates excitement and drama

adds a pop of color

to any corner of the room

red is warm

red is romantic

red is inviting

it draws your eye

creates excitement

and is a perfect complement to green

It blends beautifully with silver

is cheery with white

looks amazing with icy blues

You can't go wrong with RED

This year, think of the details

The finishing touches that make Christmas unique

Like luscious red ribbon and bits of nature adorning your dining chairs

This year, carry Christmas to every room of your house

Wreaths and ribbon in the bedroom

or festive pillows in the family room

Create a feeling of anticipation

in each room of your house

I love love love this arrangement

of glass candy canes, berries and frosty branches

Wouldn't it look wonderful in a guest bedroom

or a kitchen?

Announce the colors of Christmas

at your front door

Create anticipation for what is to come....

scatter Christmas in unexpected places

and unexpected ways

you're not just decorating

you're creating memories

that will never be forgotten

and your home will never be more beautiful

than at Christmas time

the warmth of your home

should extend to the exterior as well

add those charming touches that invite

let nature speak with fresh flowers like

potted amaryllis and poinsettias

fresh fragrant evergreens

add the glow of candlelight

and twinkling strands of Christmas lights

and embrace RED

casual RED

elegant RED

inviting RED

warming RED

exciting RED

charming RED

whimsical RED

What RED are you?

a little red goes a long way

use it for dramatic tablescapes

or use for warm entries

use it to create a beautiful focal point

or a small accent....

Christmas is coming...

and then family - the best part

and reverence
and the reason
and joy